SOLUTION: I need help! Here is the word problem I need to solve! Thank you in advance! Problem: A number, twice that number and one-third of that number are added. The result is 20.

SOLUTION: I need help! Here is the word problem I need to solve! Thank you in advance! Problem: A number, twice that number and one-third of that number are added. The result is 20.

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Question 577508: I need help! Here is the word problem I need to solve! Thank you in advance!
Problem:
A number, twice that number and one-third of that number are added. The result is 20. What is the original number?
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
n + 2n + (n/3) = 20

multiplying by 3 ___ 3n + 6n + n = 60
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